Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Betting lines, how to watch, storylines and more

Updated September 16, 2018 at 3:49 PM;Posted September 16, 2018 at 7:15 AM

Quarterback Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks to pass in the 2nd half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers October 13, 2013 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Eagles won 31 - 20. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

TAMPA, Fla. -- A couple weeks ago, it was easier to gloss over this matchup. In Week 2, it's considerably saucier.

The Philadelphia Eagles visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday afternoon for their Week 2 matchup, and both teams are looking to stay undefeated. The Eagles won their opener in underwhelming fashion. The Bucs did impressively in their shootout against the New Orleans Saints.

Now we'll see if one or both outcomes was a fluke or if either team will reveal its true colors. Everything you need to know for the matchup is below.

The Eagles offense looked dismal at times during its 18-12 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the season opener. Nick Foles has shown he can rack up the points, but that hasn't manifested yet. But will it? The Eagles have a prime opportunity with the Bucs down their top two corners. We'll see if Nick Foles can get into a rhythm early.

2. Old friends

Defensive linemen Beau Allen and Vinny Curry were among the notable departures from the Eagles after the Super Bowl. They'll get the chance to face their former teammates in the trenches. Does either side get an edge after spending the past couple years practice against each other? Maybe.

3. Does Ryan Fitzpatrick stay hot?

Fitzpatrick threw for more than 400 yards and four touchdowns, completed 75 percent of his passes and averaged an absurd 14.89 yards per attempt in Tampa Bay's Week 1 win in New Orleans. Can he do it again? It's not likely, but defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz still called the performance "eye-opening" this week.